Task Scheduler Error Values

Question

Task Scheduler shows Error Value 2147943726 when running a batch file containing SHUTDOWN -t 90 -s -c "In 90 seconds this computer will auto shutdown"

When run on demand, the shutdown works perfectly.

Where can I find a list of these Task Scheduler Error Values so I can debug??

I am running Vista Home Premium, with all updates

Answer 1

Linney, Thanks for those links. It seems the KISS principle is still alive & well.

I found the following worked fine -

Set the Day, Time & Program to run, but don't set any restrictions.

In Task, Properties, General Tab     Select - "Run whether user is logged in or not"

                                                              - "Do not store password"

                                                              - "Run with highest privileges"

                             Triggers Tab     Set Day & Time, but under "Advanced Settings" only Select "Enabled"

                             Conditions Tab  Leave all blank

                             Settings Tab      Select - "Allow task to run on demand"

                                                                 Leave all others blank

Cheers Sue99

Answer 2

It might be a problem with the user credentials being lost after you reboot your machine?

Vista scheduling is flaky

http://2brightsparks.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=3441&highlight=vista+schedule

See the last few comments here.

Scheduled tasks on Vista Home Premium (0x8007052E)

http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/windowscompatibility/thread/1df598e9-c64d-4fbc-a342-94d586e9dbdd

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